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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.13, 18.11 and 10.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.13, 18.11 and 10.82 is: 14.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.13 : 18.11 = 10.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.13/18.11 = 10.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.13x = 18.11 × 10.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.13x = 195.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.81/13.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.92

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